The Galleries

Western
North Carolina...I know I could spend the rest of my life
photographing the diversity of wildflowers, trees, mountain vistas,
and wildlife and still not be able to capture all the beauty that
nature has provided in this one small area of the world.

I
consider myself very fortunate to be able to call Graham County my
home. There are not many places left on earth where one can find
the beauty, serenity and privacy that can be found in this remote area
of Western North Carolina. My husband Charles and I have lived
here for 28 years and have come to love and value the quality of
the life we have made here.

My
favorite photos are close-ups of wildflowers. It is so
easy to take for granted so much natural beauty when I am surrounded
by it daily, but when I can take the time to stop for a moment and
look at the intricacies of a "simple" flower, the
wonder and the miracle of the life around me returns. It is my
wish that through my photos, you also may experience some of this
wonder.

The
Appalachian Mountains in the southwestern corner of North
Carolina offer some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery to be
found. We are located in the middle of the Nantahala National Forest -
within an hour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Joyce
Kilmer Memorial Forest, the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway,
the Cherohala Skyway, and the Slickrock Wilderness Area. Rivers,
streams, waterfalls, and beautiful mountain vistas are around every
corner.

Currently,
my work is being shown at the Stecoah Valley Arts Center in Graham
County, NC. Please drop in and visit if ever in the western North Carolina area.

Visit
us often! We will be adding greeting cards, calendars, and gift items.
New Galleries will be added as new discoveries are made.